present

/ˈpɹɛz.ənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: presents · presenting · presented

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Relating to now, for the time being; current.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến hiện tại, trong thời gian này; hiện hành

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Adjective

Examples

The barbaric practice continues to the present day.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Located in the immediate vicinity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nằm ở khu vực xung quanh ngay lập tức

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Adjective

Examples

Only half of all present members were present at the meeting.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The current moment or period of time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khoảnh khắc hoặc giai đoạn thời gian hiện tại

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

The present tense.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thời hiện tại

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “present” mean?

Relating to now, for the time being; current.

Is “present” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.